Umbrella carrier



19,1936. F. L. SCHULTZE 2,@41,494

UMBRELLA CARR IER Filed June 1, 1934 WITNESSES INVENTOR z 4 Fredermcis L 3072a ZZ' e BY A Patented May 19, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates toan improved 'carrier for umbrellas or other articles having a supporting shaft, an object being to provide an improved construction whereby the carrier may be properly mounted on a person so that the same will be properly supported and leave the hands of the person free.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved carrier wherein a quickly disengageable catch or clamp is provided for engaging the stem or shaft of an umbrella or other article and hold the same rigidly in place.

A further object, more specifically, is to provide a carrier for an umbrella or the like when the same is either open or closed, wherein means is suspended over either shoulder of a person, formed with a clamping structure for clamping the shaft of the umbrella and associated with straps for clamping the parts against the body.

In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a view of a person with an umbrella having an embodiment of the invention applied thereto;

Fig. 2 is a front elevation on an enlarged scale of the supporting bracket shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an edge view of the supporting bracket and associated parts shown in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a sectional View through Fig. 2 on the line 44.

Referring to the accompanying drawing by numerals, I indicates a supporting bracket which with the associated parts forms a carrier for an umbrella 2, which umbrella has a shaft 3 of any usual and desired kind. This shaft is clamped to the bracket l as hereinafter fully described, so that the umbrella may be carried as shown in Fig. 1 whenever desired, whereby the umbrella is properly supported over a person and the persons hands are left free. This is very desirable for mail carriers and other persons.

Instead of the device supporting an umbrella it might support a similar shaft 3 carrying other objects besides an umbrella top.

The bracket I is made preferably of metal and shaped as shown in Fig. 3 to conform to the front of the body and shoulder portion. The upper end of the bracket is formed with a turnedover portion or hook 4 which fits over either of the shoulders according to how the device is worn so that the downward strain will be principally on the shoulders. The bracket I is provided with notches 5 and 6 into which part of the respective straps I and 8 fit, said straps being preferably of leather though other material could be used without departing from the invention. Suitable buckles 9 and II] permit adjustability of these straps.

Preferably the parts are so proportioned that the strap II will be immediately under the arms while the strap 8 will be substantially at or slightly above the waistline. If desired, the bracket I could be made from cast metal, as, for instance, cast brass, and integral with this bracket there is cast a member I2 which may be called a saddle block. Also integral with the bracket I, are extensions I3 and I4. These extensions are provided to prevent any appreciable twisting of the bracket. The saddle block I2 is provided with a pair of ears I5 between which extend the ear I6 of a clamp H. A suitable pintle I8 connects these cars together so that the clamp Il may be readily swung back and forth. Notches I9 and 20 are provided in the block I2 and clamp IT, as shown in Fig. 4, whereby the shaft 3 or other similar member may be properly clamped in place. The clamp I1 is provided with an enlarged edge portion I2 adapted to engage a washer 22 which will press against this enlargement and against another point on the clamp II by a wing nut 23 which is threaded on to a swinging bolt 24 pivotally mounted at 25 on the block I2. It will be noted that the clamp I1 is provided with a notch 26 whereby the bolt 24 may be swung into and out of position with case.

When the parts are in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 4 and it is desire-d to remove the umbrella, the wing nut 23 is unscrewed until the bolt 24 can be swung free of the clamp II. This clamp is then quickly swung out of the way on Y its pintle I8 and the shaft 3 will drop unless it is moved manually to a desired point. To remount the umbrella it is merely necessary to place the shaft in the notch I9 and then quickly swing over the clamp II and lock the same in its clamped or locked position by the nut 23 and bolt 24. v

The bracket I and associated parts are shown on one shoulder of the person, as illustrated in Fig. 1, but if desired they could be swung on to the other shoulder.

I claim:

A device of the character-described, comprising a one-piece stiff metallic bracket having a hook portion at one end adapted to fit over the shoulder of a person when the device is in use, said bracket having a pair of spaced recesses in the lower part thereof, a body-encircling strap fitting into each of said recesses, a clamping block carried by said bracket between said recesses, a clamping bolt having one end hingedly connected with said block and a notched clamping plate hingedly connected to said block on the side opposite said bolt, said bolt being positioned to swing into said notch for causing said plate to function by coacting with said block for removably clamping the stem of an umbrella or similar article to said block.

FREDERICK L. SCHULTZE. 

